MOSCOW, 24 Apr. Today, «Fear Factor» starts at STS. Artists, athletes and bloggers will test their character in various tasks, where you need not only to overcome yourself, but also to work in a team. How the show was created — in the material -width=»600″ data-crop-height=»400″ data-source-sid=»» class=»lazyload» lazy=»1″ />
Choosing a location: testing the taiga
Filming of the program took place in autumn and winter in the Altai Republic. She was chosen from three options.
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"In the process of preparing the project, we chose between three regions, but, given the time of year, we settled on Altai. It combines real cinematic autumn and extreme winter landscapes. Altai is one of the most picturesque places in our country, which is incredibly popular all year round. Here are completely different landscapes, dangerous terrain and at the same time incredibly beautiful places,» said the general producer of White Media. Julia Sumacheva.
At the same time, such federal shootings were held in the republic for the first time. Some of the equipment and props were found on the spot, and some were brought from Moscow or found in neighboring regions.
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"All the equipment came to the set from Moscow, we rented heavy equipment, cranes, helicopters on the spot. The most difficult thing was with insects and animals for testing: they simply did not turn out to be in such numbers in the Altai Republic. Therefore, I had to order from Kemerovo, Biysk, Barnaul. In Novosibirsk, we bought up all the Madagascar cockroaches, zofobas and tarantulas. In Gornoaltaisk — all maggots and mice. Something was specially bred for us in advance,” Sumacheva noted.
In addition, some members of the film crew were also from Gornoaltaisk. For example, a drone operator, as well as stylists and hairdressers. » data-crop-width=»600″ data-crop-height=»400″ data-source-sid=»» class=»lazyload» lazy=»1″ />
Phobias and safety: how tests are created
Some tests do not require much physical exertion — for example, one in the second edition of the program consisted of throwing a basketball into the ring for a while, and for a miss — a cocktail of cockroaches and larvae.
However, most of the tests — on endurance, coordination and require a huge physical load. Moreover, each poses a serious health hazard to the participants in the event of a mistake.
Each such stage is worked out in detail. First, at the level of the idea.
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“First an idea comes, then it is drawn on paper: we analyze the technology in detail. If you like everything, then the design is assembled, then we discuss how the training of stuntmen will take place. In the process of rehearsals, weaknesses become clear. Accordingly, we are either finalizing the test, or we can completely abandon it, ”said the main stuntman of the project.
Only certified professionals in the team of challenge creators: stuntmen and pyrotechnicians.
All tests are designed to be passed by the average person, not the professional stuntman. Therefore, it is important to take into account all the risks. For example, in the test, which was in the second edition of the program, the creators paid special attention to the braking stage of the participants.
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"When we built the structure, we calculated the so-called sag. When the participant, having passed the test, flew into the hangar, the cable went up. Thus, safe braking was carried out. Of course, for additional insurance, each is caught by two specialists of the team. In addition, the width of the gate is about a meter. At the testing stage, we realized that it is impossible to fly into the hangar with open arms — they need to be kept on the chest in order to avoid injuries,” said the main stuntman of the project.
The test of any complex technical test is first passed with weights (each on average 80 kg), then with a professional stuntman.
After all technical checks, an instruction is created, each the contestant receives it before filming.
The location for testing is looking for, taking into account the requirements of the director and cameramen — to convey the spice tasks and emotions of participants without marriage: for example, so that the subjects do not wince from too bright sun.
Project host Alexei Chadov also tried himself as a participant.
«I passed the test of falling down. I was not afraid, but still my elements are more earth and water. And then they hung me at a height of 43 meters. It saved me that I had a lot of text in the script, so I was focused on something else,» Chadov said.
Health and ambulance: what guarantees the participants receive
Before one or another star went to the shooting, everyone received a health questionnaire.
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«In the participant questionnaire, an impressive section is devoted to health questions : attention is paid to everything — from operations to chronic diseases. Doctors are always present at the site and the main indicators are measured before the tests: pressure, pulse. There is always a basic check, but we do not conduct a full examination,» said Sumacheva.
In addition, an ambulance and employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations were present at the shooting of each test. And any task related to a specific food was first approved by doctors.